The projects
Subtitle: gang and non-gang families in East Los Angeles
By: James Diego Vigil.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Austin
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780292717305; 9780292717312
Subjects: Gangs -- California -- Los Angeles; Gang members -- Family relationships -- California -- Los Angeles; Poor families -- California -- Los Angeles; Public housing -- California -- Los Angeles; Pico Gardens (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Social conditions; Los Angeles (Calif.) -- Social conditions
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.   ) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Rationale and methods; title: A history of the Cuatro Flats barrio gang; title: The gang subculture, change and continuity; title: The Pico Gardens clique; title: A gang life; title: Cholas in the world of gangs; title: Why children either avoid or affiliate with gangs; title: Families not involved with gangs; title: A closer look at gang-affiliated families; title: Gang prevention and intervention strategies over time; title: Conclusion and recommendations.